Fenwick Fowler, a Democrat, received 1,698 votes and Erik Johnson, a Republican, receive 1,189 votes.
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Posted inElection 2024, Franklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Weld man wins Franklin County commissioner in District 3 with the majority of towns reporting
Thomas Skolfield, a Republican, had received a collective 2,658 votes.
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Posted inElection 2024, Franklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Rangeley elects Savage to finish selectman’s term, approves 2 ordinances
Keith Savage won by an unofficial vote of 484-313 for former Ethna Thompson, a former selectman.
Posted inElection 2024, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, The Franklin Journal
Gilbert wins Franklin County commissioner District 5 by an uncertified vote of 2,095-1,316
Gary McGrane, a Democrat, of Jay loses bid to represent Chesterville and Jay with 1,316 votes.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
High turnout leads to slow reporting of results in Maine
Potentially historic voter turnout led to several races that remained too close to call well into Wednesday.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Nation / World
Potentially historic voter turnout across Maine, boosted by same-day registrations
Here’s a look at what happened at polling places across the state.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Why are so few Mainers running for local office?
Voters Nov. 5 will find that many communities are having trouble filling municipal positions. Age, apathy and growing vitriol from the public are leaving their mark, officials say.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Maine had the nation’s highest voter turnout in 2022. Will it happen again?
Experts say there are many reasons why Maine has consistently high voter turnout, including the state’s tradition of small local government.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Today’s the last day for most Maine residents to vote early or request an absentee ballot
Voters may still request an absentee ballot after Thursday, but they would need to have special circumstances such as an unexpected hospitalization.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Sports
As communities vote on field projects, voters question need for artificial turf
Bond proposals in South Portland, Kittery and Gray-New Gloucester would spend millions to bring artificial turf fields to their schools. District leaders say the grass fields are just in too bad shape to keep up with demand.